How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to C in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your SAS code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting C code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from SAS to C using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.
Example 1 - Is String Palindrome
Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.
SAS
C
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
SAS
C
Key differences between SAS and C
Characteristic | SAS | C |
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Syntax | SAS uses a data step and a proc step to read, manipulate, and analyze data. The syntax is verbose and requires a lot of typing. | C has a concise syntax that is closer to the machine language. It uses semicolons to separate statements and curly braces to group statements. |
Paradigm | SAS is a procedural language that follows a step-by-step approach to solve problems. | C is a structured language that supports both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms. |
Typing | SAS is a dynamically typed language, which means that the data type of a variable is determined at runtime. | C is a statically typed language, which means that the data type of a variable is determined at compile time. |
Performance | SAS is optimized for data manipulation and analysis, and it can handle large datasets efficiently. | C is a low-level language that is optimized for performance and can be used to write system-level software. |
Libraries and frameworks | SAS has a large collection of built-in libraries and frameworks for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. | C has a smaller collection of libraries and frameworks, but it can interface with other languages and libraries through its foreign function interface (FFI). |
Community and support | SAS has a large and active community of users and developers, and it is supported by SAS Institute, Inc. | C has a large and diverse community of users and developers, and it is supported by many organizations and open-source projects. |
Learning curve | SAS has a steep learning curve due to its verbose syntax and complex data manipulation and analysis procedures. | C has a moderate learning curve, and it requires a good understanding of computer architecture and memory management. |